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Foldable Coffee Table c1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Fanette" foldable coffee table. Completey restored.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian Black Laminate and Metal Rod Folding Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian black laminate and metal rod folding coffee table, 1960s
Folding black laminate coffee
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Colonial Barley Twist Folding Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique colonial barley twist folding coffee table, likely made by the British in India
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indian British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Folding Coffee Table Attributed Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful folding coffee table in walnut wood and brass attributed to Paolo Buffa from 1950.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Metal Folding Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the quintessence of French ingenuity and 20th-century design, this Metal Folding Coffee
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Folding Coffee Table Attr. to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful folding coffee table in walnut wood and brass attributed to Paolo Buffa from 1950.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Folding Coffee Table in Bamboo, Wicker and Metal, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury foldable coffee table in bamboo cane and wicker with polished metal corners
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Machine Age Folding Coffee Table in Book-Matched Walnut
Black Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco Machine Age cubist folding coffee table was realized in the United States
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Bertha Schaefer Folding Coffee Table
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek coffee table, design attributed to Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons. A Classic design with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Percival Lafer Folding Coffee Tables
By Percival Lafer
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
These tables, designed by Brazilian Percival Lafer, feature a brutalist tapestry of Jacaranda
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hans Wegner Rare Coffee/Cocktail Table With Folding Legs Branded Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and practic folding coffee table by hans wegner , branded Andreas Tuck. This is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Percival Lafer Brazilian Rosewood Folding Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well constructed rich textured coffee table with form fitted pieces of rosewood topped with glass
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Børge Mogensen foldable Coffee Table, lacquered oak, model 5383
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen coffee table in lacquered oak. Foladble.
Model 5383, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Teak And Brass Glass Top Folding Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Danish modern coffee table features a collapsible base with brass hardware and a thick
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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Rosewood Folding Coffee Table, Rare Design Vintage, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made and very unusual rosewood folding table, this was made in Denmark by CFC
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1970s, Danish foldable coffee table, oak wood, rattan, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish unfolded coffee table. Oak wood, drawers with rattan, unfolded on two sides. Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Danish Teak Folding Coffee Table by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak coffee table designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle in 1956. 47" diameter hinged
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Coffee Table Attributed to Ignazio Gardella in Brass and Wood, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, IT
Folding coffee table attributed to Ignazio Gardella from 1950. The coffee table is made of brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
“The Egyptian Coffee table” in Mahogany by Mogens Lassen for A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Kastrup, DK
The iconic "Egyptian Table" by Mogens Lassen, crafted by A.J. Iversen in the 1940s.
This foldable
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass
Mahogany Scalloped Tray Coffee Table Spider Leg Base
Located in Portsmouth, VA
A true conversation piece, this vintage folding coffee table marries elegance and practicality in
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Folded Cubist Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in NY
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Antique Folding Campaign Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and beautifully designed antique folding campaign coffee table. This was made in England
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Antique Early 1900s British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Folding Iron Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic Industrial iron coffee table can be used indoor or outdoor.
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-1800 Folding Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Vo
, Veneto
Folding mahogany coffee table
Measures: Height 72 cm
Top - 66 cm x 56 cm
Rectangular coffee
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fir
1950s Folding Octagon Concertina Coffee Table Rosewood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Coffee Table
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Coffee Table Bone Inlay elongated octagonal shape.
Intricate
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bone, Rosewood
Antique Folding-Leaf French Oak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A simple oak table from France, circa 1900. Traditional construction borrows from the lineage of
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Folding Adjustable Teak Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the 1950s this novel table can be adjusted by width as well as height, the top
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Walnut Folding Lamp/Coffee Table circa 1930s
By Paul Follot
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Walnut Folding Lamp/Coffee Table circa 1930s
Hoop Shaped Frame , with
Small Walnut
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Mahogany and Leather Folding Library Steps / Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Very useful antique mahogany and leather library steps which turn into a coffee table.
It’s a
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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mahogany and Leather Folding Library Steps / Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Very useful antique mahogany and leather library steps which turn into a coffee table. It’s a very
Category
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Teak Folding Spider Leg Coffee Table by Selig
By Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Selig.
Manufacturer: Selig.
Period/Style: Danish Modern.
Country: Denmark.
Date: 1950s.
Dimensions: 15.5″ H x 45″ W.
Materials: Teak, smoke glass.
Condition: Excel...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
Danish Folding Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Teak and laminate folding table. Made in Denmark, designer unknown.
Please use Contact Dealer
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20th Century Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brazilian Modern Foldable Dining
Coffee Table in Hardwood, Carlo Hauner Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
designs. The legs of the dining table can be folded at an angle, creating the base for a coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Folding Traveling Lotus Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Tibetan folding Lama's table with wonderfully painted lotus blossoms and
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Moroccan Brass Tray on Mahogany Folding Stand Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
foliate border. Rest on a folding mahogany stand that features brass feet.
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Moroccan Brass Tray on Mahogany Folding Stand Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
foliate border. Rest on a folding mahogany stand that features brass feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Round Brass Coffee Tea Wine Table Folding Barley Twist Base
Located in Shreveport, LA
Vintage English round brass coffee tea wine table folding Barley Twist Base.
Direct from
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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Petite Antique English Carved Tiger Oak Folding Tea Coffee Table Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Petite antique English carved tiger oak folding tea coffee table barley twist
~Direct from England
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Modern Pair of Round Iron Folding Stools or Coffee Tables, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of iron folding stools or coffee tables, 1980s.
Pair of industrial and strong
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Folding Wood and Mother of Pearl Coffee Table
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful vintage Chinese coffee table in lacquered and painted wood from the 1950s. The wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Hans J. Wegner Reversible Folding Tray Top Coffee Table for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Hans J. Wegner.
Manufacturer: Andreas Tuck.
Period/style: Danish modern.
Country: Denmark.
Date: 1950s.
Dimensions: 19″ H x 28″ W.
Materials: Teak, oak.
Condition:...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mogens Koch Folding Side Table
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch 1898-1992.
A folding side table designed by Mogens Koch, Denmark 1960.
The folding
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Ash
Folding Table by Ole Wanscher
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folding table in solid teak with frame of oak. Maker Rud Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Thonet Folding Legs Table T211
By August Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare folding table T211 designed by Thonet manufactured in Germany, circa 1930.
In good original
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Spanish/French Pine Folding Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed of pinewood and having a collapsing hinged base for ease of portability. Spain, Early 19th cen
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mogens Lassen Mahogany Egyptian Folding Table
By A. J. Iversen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Lassen, Danish 1901-1987
Circular mahogany “Egyptian” folding occasional coffee table for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak Danish Foldable Side Table, 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Functional side table with foldable top, Denmark, 1960. This solid teak table is made of solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Silver Folding Cocktail Table, Spain, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Spanish silver plate folding cocktail table
Tripod legs with footed ball detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1970s Foldable Auxiliary Coffee Tray with Iron Foot and Wicker Lid
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Foldable Auxiliary Coffee Tray with Iron Foot and Wicker Lid
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Syrian Folding Side Table
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Syrian Folding Side Table
A highly decorative and functional example of an
Category
Vintage 1920s Syrian Early Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Fritz Hansen Folding Tray Table in Teak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Portable Folding Design. Molded Teak Tray. All original finish, top does show minor scratches
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Continental Octagonal Folding Table, Various Woods, Pewter Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
this table could be French or Spanish or even Moroccan, a travel table it folds compactly and is
Category
20th Century European Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Moroccan Folding Brass Oval Tray Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Mid-Century folding brass tray table with an oval top featuring a spider six-leg base made of
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak and Ebony Round Folding Table
By Fritz Hansen, Harriet Englund, Svend Willumsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Round folding occasional table with black lacquered legs designed by H. Englund & Svend Age
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Folding Tray Table by by Nils Trautner
By Nils Trautner for Nybro
Located in San Diego, CA
Scandinavian Designer Mid Century Modern Teak Folding Tray Table
A refined example of mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Leather
Mogens Koch Mahogany Folding Table, by Interna, C. 1960
By Mogens Koch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch 1898-1992.
A folding side table designed by Mogens Koch for Interna, Denmark 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Spider Leg Folding Tray Table with Brass Tray
Located in Pasadena, CA
This little mid-century folding tray table with brass tipped spider legs and flower-shaped tray has
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Foldable Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the foldable coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every foldable coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 99 variations of the antique or vintage foldable coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a foldable coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A foldable coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one foldable coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Andreas Tuck produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Foldable Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a foldable coffee table at 1stDibs is $1,757, while they’re typically $164 on the low end and $13,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Foldable Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
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